Serving the constituents of the 36th Senate District is very important to me, and I encourage you to contact me with any state issues. You may contact me by calling toll-free 1-855-347-8036 or emailing senjstamas@senate.michigan.gov. Also, please check out my Facebook page. I look forward to serving you, and I encourage you to contact me if I can assist you in any way or if you have an idea to help move our state forward.

I joined Rep. Triston Cole to present tributes to this year’s honorees at the Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce 2017 Awards Banquet. Congratulations to Paul Beachnau and his team for another successful year.

It was a great turnout at the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner. Congratulations to all of the honorees and to everyone who made it such a great year in Alpena.

The governor recently signed my legislation to require the U.S. Air Force to cover the costs of fixing the water safety problem near the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base.

I continue to work on solutions for affected residents. The federal government caused this problem and we are holding them accountable. The Air Force said that they would cover the cost of fixing it if the state required them to do so, and this new law will hold them to their word and ensure that they cover the cost of supplying safe water to homeowners whose well water they contaminated. [read more]

Free tax preparation guide available online

The Michigan Taxpayer’s Guide 2017 is designed to help residents prepare their state tax returns. The guide contains information on Michigan’s income tax, property taxes and tax credits. Included is a year-long listing of important property tax dates and deadlines as well as copies of the most commonly used tax forms. Free copies may be downloaded at www.SenatorJimStamas.com/Publications.

A list of places that provide free help with taxes is available by calling 2-1-1 or 1-800-552-1183. Also, the online self-service page is the quickest and easiest way to check on your refund, and you can click here to see one of the ways the state is protecting your refund from tax fraud.

Pamphlet available on how to effectively appeal property tax assessments

Homeowners who believe their property tax assessment is incorrect may appeal it. A free packet to help make the process less confusing may be downloaded from my website or by clicking here.

THE 36TH DISTRICT

The 36th Senate District is made up of 10 counties, which includes: Presque Isle, Otsego, Montmorency, Alpena, Oscoda, Alcona, Iosco, Arenac, Gladwin and Midland counties.

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